Strategic Command WWII: World at War

Turn-based global WWII strategy with hex-map campaigns and diplomacy

Fury Software · Published by Matrix Games · Released Dec 6, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 620
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 57; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 15, 2025

What is Strategic Command WWII: World at War?

This turn-based WWII strategy game puts you in command of the Axis or Allies on a top-down hex map of the world. You move units into battle, research upgrades, and use diplomacy in a campaign starting in 1939 or in shorter scenarios.

For you if...

+you prefer big strategic decisions to constant micromanagement
+you enjoy planning across several theaters of war
+you want to test your strategy against other players

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time battles to methodical turn-based campaigns
−you want tactical squad combat rather than strategic nation management

What players say

84% of 620 reviews are positive

Players praise the approachable rules, strategic depth, and multiplayer play. Some criticize the computer opponent's behavior and find the interface clunky.

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Strategic Command WWII: World at War system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: 1.5 GHZ Processor or Equivalent (Running the game in higher resolution requires more processing power.)
Graphics: 8MB video memory
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1108 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768